2026 Draft Prospects Thread

[RicFlairoftheNFL]

I saw Fields at ND and liked what I saw..surprised with the measurables

 

[tynimiller]

I saw Fields at ND and liked what I saw..surprised with the measurables

Malachi is awesome, have seen him a ton as I'm stone's throw from South Bend. He's a solid solid WR that I am likely to settle around a 2nd round grade on.

 

[ExpatPacker]

I like Christen Miller as a Kenny Clark replacement. He's got a shot at being there at pick 52. Least I hope so.

 

[tynimiller]

I like Christen Miller as a Kenny Clark replacement. He's got a shot at being there at pick 52. Least I hope so.

I'll be honest - yes some places claim this, but if he makes it out of Round1 GMs are drunk IMO.

 

[ExpatPacker]

I'll be honest - yes some places claim this, but if he makes it out of Round1 GMs are drunk IMO.

There's at least 3 DTs that will probably go before him maybe 4. You really think that many DTs would go in round 1?

 

[tynimiller]

There's at least 3 DTs that will probably go before him maybe 4. You really think that many DTs would go in round 1?

It isn't necessarily a testament to anyone other than him. Like years before I'm building out my not only individual grades but also ranking overall.

Overall this class IMO is not heavy with guys ill grade out with a first round grade 12-19 but likely will have fifty or more second round grades (very early estimation) and my experience in the past is such classes that are Day2 heavy get harder to predict where and whens.

 

[DoURant]

Overall this class IMO is not heavy with guys ill grade out with a first round grade 12-19 but likely will have fifty or more second round grades (very early estimation) and my experience in the past is such classes that are Day2 heavy get harder to predict where and whwhens.

Spot on assessment here, Tyni. Take Jordan Morgan as an example. He was drafted at #25, while being pretty much a 33-40 prospect, the Packers obviously liked him, but knew he wasn't going to make it to their next pick, #58, so they pulled the trigger at #25, and followed up w/Bullard at #58

 

[tynimiller]

Spot on assessment here, Tyni. Take Jordan Morgan as an example. He was drafted at #25, while being pretty much a 33-40 prospect, the Packers obviously liked him, but knew he wasn't going to make it to their next pick, #58, so they pulled the trigger at #25, and followed up w/Bullard at #58

Eh...I'll disagree only to stay true to my board I had - Morgan was in my top 32. Consensus had him just outside it at 35 or so if memory serves. But yeah, there was ZERO chance he was making it likley out of first if we didn't draft him.

 

[tynimiller]

Unlike many I'm going to continue to attempt to share guys I'm very bullish on or believe is far worse than it seems consensus is.

I'll share one today and few more in coming...

Ephesians Prysock CB out of Washington | 6'4' 195lbs
Prysock if you look around typically is a guy folks are predicting to be a mid-day 3 at best...and many around 7th round. I beg to differ. Three year starter (1 for Arizona / 2 for Washington) that uses his frame well and proved in Mobile that he can cover some of the best - had two PDs in the actual game to seal win for American Team. The thing I loved at Mobile is he showed especially in short area he has the quickness despite his length to mirror and his long range speed is solid with his strides. Footwork is quite good, but can get a touch cleaner there for sure. He does need to work on getting his head around BUT he plays the ball very well and while he might be late to look it doesn't seem to impede his ability to cover without a flag or get his hands on a pass defense.

One of my favorite aspects is he is a willing tackler and can and has proven to be a very good run or screen pass defender outside.

I'm still working through more film and such...but I kid you not I have a 3rd round grade on him. I am big time fan of his. If he runs fairly quick I can see him skyrocket up many of the "experts" boards.

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[Magooch]

I must admit I don't know the player but man, what a name!

 

[tynimiller]

Here's a guy likely there in the 5th onward if not in 7th which I love - and happens to be a place of need for improvement.

Bryson Eason 6'3" 315lbs out of Tennessee

I'll throw a comp out there from a stance of play you get but not the same position of course - Bryson Eason is that Isaiah McDuffie of defensive lineman in this draft. Extremely experienced (older prospect - four years as starter), does nothing bad and nothing incredibly well either.

Has excellent get off the line and has for years - massively strong user of his hands for rips and swipes (club rip move) and is a violent dude truly on the field. However, crazy mature and put together guy mentally and IQ which comes across in his interviews and you hear so many people who know him bring up about him. Early on in his time in college he was winning with electric speed but wouldn't have the power to deliver when strong OL engagement would happen. He's now massively stronger in that + and paired with his strong hand techniques he's a handful along the front. He still tends to get washed out when he loses leverage discipline but I'm telling ya, he I think instantly can be a depth guy that sees a handful of snaps for a team out the gate.

He's progressed nearly across all aspects of his game each year in college to so that progression signals a guy that is hungry and always learning/growing.

Tentatively I have a 5th round grade on him.

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[OldSchool101]

There's at least 3 DTs that will probably go before him maybe 4. You really think that many DTs would go in round 1?

I’m seeing him mostly top 1/2 of Round 2, such as that top ~40 area. Not at all improbable that GB couldn’t get him around Top 50. Especially considering we haven’t even gotten past the Combine or Pro Day events. That alone can push guys up and down the board some.
Buzz #34
Mock Draft floating #40-49 area
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ESPN #52 to Green Bay

Packers get Georgia DL Christen Miller in new ESPN mock draft

In the second round of ESPN Matt Miller's mock draft, the Packers got defensive lineman Christen Miller from Georgia.

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Actually seeing quite a few mocks taking Lee Hunter first just before Miller around the Top 35-45 area.

 

[tynimiller]

Like I said I disagree because I adhere to my personal rankings and I see Christen not sniffing anything beyond like 35 or 36 as he is right now sitting right there at 32nd overall for me. Now he could slide some but I doubt he gets outside of my top 40 or so

There is always a chance for a guy to get to us and of course there is more likelihood he gets to us than like Peter Woods

 

[OldSchool101]

Like I said I disagree because I adhere to my personal rankings and I see Christen not sniffing anything beyond like 35 or 36 as he is right now sitting right there at 32nd overall for me. Now he could slide some but I doubt he gets outside of my top 40 or so

There is always a chance for a guy to get to us and of course there is more likelihood he gets to us than like Peter Woods

Sure and that’s s good. If he has a stellar Combine he could even elevate himself into where Devonte Wyatt was selected. Although Wyatt was all around better balanced there out of Georgia. Miller Jr. Excels against Run stop, but he many scouts don’t put him RD1 probably because he’s not polished enough. Within 2 years he could be Kenny 2.0 for all we know.

One thing is for certain. His ability to shed and plug the run is undeniable. It’s really almost exactly what Green Bay in particular needs. Warren already provides us with a more balanced Pass Rush, Run Stop. IMO we need someone like Miller who a force against the Run. We also love Georgia Defenders just by trade.

 

[ExpatPacker]

Like I said I disagree because I adhere to my personal rankings and I see Christen not sniffing anything beyond like 35 or 36 as he is right now sitting right there at 32nd overall for me. Now he could slide some but I doubt he gets outside of my top 40 or so

There is always a chance for a guy to get to us and of course there is more likelihood he gets to us than like Peter Woods

If he has a very good combine then I agree with you. If it's ok to good, I could still see him dropping into a 2nd a bit.

 

[tynimiller]

If he has a very good combine then I agree with you. If it's ok to good, I could still see him dropping into a 2nd a bit.

So I'll push back against this relatively hard - unless you're purely talking from a fans perspective. It is extremely rare - not never, but rare - that a scouting department is so enamored or shocked at the combine that they shoot a guy up the board a terrible amount.

The combine is a lot like the Senior Bowl or Shrine and such....it's confirmation of what has been seen on tape,

At the Senior bowl and such and somewhat at the combine it's is this guy really that quick out of his breaks...does he truly stay sunk in his hips his entire engagement with the DL...or does he always take an extra step mirror the WR allowing separation underneat...

The combine adds in official measurements which again can confirm or raise flags to watch more film. An example might be an edge guy that is a high high pressure producer...comes in and his arm measurement comes in very short...say 31.5 inches or illustrates a lack of strength...and this is confirmed. The scouting department might go back and decipher how is he winning so often because atypical lengths and attributes are rarely overcome when the next level is bigger, faster, stronger and smarter. Now some scouts might have already identified, this dude wins purely because he is so fast, but if any OL get even a hand of engagement its done because he doesn't have the abilty to bend or his arm length gets OL in too much and controlled....

The guys that the combine can really illuminate are the guys that come from a short career in college or a place where they aren't asked to do perhaps a role that will be different in the NFL...some years you'll see WRs that are either buried on the depth chart, experience a QB injury or just a heavy run system guy that continually illustrates belonging with some of the other best guys in his class.

Since folks seem to typically only recognize WRs two guys that come to mind are Teslaa and **** from last year. Scouts and folks who watch film knew about both of these guys and MANY had them as early Day 3 guys prior to the combine happening...however the narrative flipped on them amongst those not in the know as they illustrated to everyone through testing, bowls and combine that they weren't just day 3 or UDFA guys like many thought merely because of ignorance of some kind (just not knowing). **** goes in the 4th and Teslaa in the 3rd.

I would bet personal stake that if a team has Miller at DT 3 or DT 4 and the other guys before are gone, they won't for a second hesitate picking him at 14 / 25 / 31 whatever spot.

 

[Capitol 8805]

Full list of draft prospects invited to the 2026 Combine.

NFL combine: Full list of draft prospects invited to 2026 scouting event

 

[tynimiller]

Just slapping some really quick things here:


Ponds is an insane outlier....but is a dog of dogs....you don't want to make it a habit drafting outliers like him but you also want to make a habit of drafting sticky dogs like him....

Christen Miller film work is done for me and he is firmly behind Lee Hunter but I still think should for sure be gone by our first pick.

Trotter out of Missouri is a dynamite LB and so young...if told to pick between him and Jacob Rodriguez it would be so so tough to say...and that says a lot for Trotter from me, because I believe Rodriguez is SPECIAL.

Hezekiah Masses joins Ephesians Prysock as CBs I love in the middle rounds...but he is a little cleaner of a prospect and absolutely a genius in zone coverage calls...He'd be in my 4th round zone to know.

Eli Raridon from ND might be my second favorite TE prospect not named Sadiq behind Sam Roush.

Lewis Bond WR from Boston College I like in many ways I liked Reed....just incase we sign Doubs but move Reed (you read that potential here first).

Trevor Brock the "tackle" prospect from Buffalo I love with multiple years starting at guard and than seemlessly switching to tackle this last year. Late round flyer type guy.

 

[Magooch]

Hezekiah Masses joins Ephesians Prysock as CBs

Get 'em both....we could play them and call our CB pair "The Bible Thumpers"

 

[RicFlairoftheNFL]

Tyni,

I'm gonna give you a name I've not seen you mention. If we can get this guy Round 6 or 7 I believe we could be stealing a starter or #4 in our base package with a late Day 3 pick.

Jimmy Rolder out of Michigan. This guy forced Tayshawn Barham outside by being so good that Martindale realized that he HAD to play.

 

[tynimiller]

Tyni,

I'm gonna give you a name I've not seen you mention. If we can get this guy Round 6 or 7 I believe we could be stealing a starter or #4 in our base package with a late Day 3 pick.

Jimmy Rolder out of Michigan. This guy forced Tayshawn Barham outside by being so good that Martindale realized that he HAD to play.

So I think the decision was more getting their best LB/Edge guys out there and the only way to do so was move Barham out given his skillset and Rolder of course then playing.

I also think Rolder is hurting his stock by not going back for another year.....now of course that comes with a gamble but he puts another season like this year on film and he is a Top 100 pick in 2027 draft...right now I just hate hanging hat on one actual full year of play, granted it was excellent.

Athlete wise I see a 4th/5th type guy....but man crazy limited snaps really.

He is the perfect example of a dude that the right staff might fall in love with him and think high enough to pick him end of 4th or he could still be there last few picks of the 7th....

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

I also think Rolder is hurting his stock by not going back for another year.....now of course that comes with a gamble but he puts another season like this year on film and he is a Top 100 pick in 2027 draft

With NIL money being so lucrative, as well as the Transfer Portal allowing guys to go where they might be able to showcase their talent the best, I am surprised to see guys declare early. I know nothing about Rolder, but if I was looking at being a mid to late round pick this draft and I could stick around a college program, collect a nice NIL check and possibly move myself up to a day 1 or 2 pick the next year, I would.

 

[tynimiller]

With NIL money being so lucrative, as well as the Transfer Portal allowing guys to go where they might be able to showcase their talent the best, I am surprised to see guys declare early. I know nothing about Rolder, but if I was looking at being a mid to late round pick this draft and I could stick around a college program, collect a nice NIL check and possibly move myself up to a day 1 or 2 pick the next year, I would.

He wouldn't necessarily be early, he's been in college "four years" but barely played most years, especially sophomore season. He'd for sure get a fifth year granted.

 

[DoURant]

Hard to believe this guy got snubbed from the combine. A little on the shorter side, but he made up for it with his production, not to mention, he's strong as an ox. Looking forward to see where and when he is drafted.

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[tynimiller]

Hard to believe this guy got snubbed from the combine. A little on the shorter side, but he made up for it with his production, not to mention, he's strong as an ox. Looking forward to see where and when he is drafted.

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He is more of a size outlier than Ponds is at corner. 5’11” with sub 31 inch arms….it is crazy how strong he is but oh my word